Mission
Advocates for Community Alternatives (ACA) is a non-profit organization based in the U.S. and Ghana, founded in 2016. ACA empowers West African communities to defend their rights and pursue sustainable development in the face of extractive industry challenges. Through legal assistance, advocacy, and partnerships with public interest lawyers, ACA supports these communities in designing effective development plans that align with their needs and cultural contexts.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2016
EIN
81-2613062
Total Assets
$860.2 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 6 goals
At a Glance
Impact of Community-Driven Development
Highlighting how communities resist destructive investments and envision their own development.
Sora Kaufman Fellowship
Fellowship program aimed at developing community leaders in advocacy.
Legal Support Initiatives
Direct legal support provided to communities facing human rights challenges.
Impact Stats
1
MOU signed
First State-Sponsored Community-Led Initiative
Successfully lobbied for Ghana's first initiative allowing community-led development.
Numerous women involved
Micro-loans granted
Micro-Loans for Women
Funded micro-loans for women affected by mining in Sierra Leone.
Multiple
Number of lawyers in network
Network of Public Interest Lawyers
Established a collaborative network of lawyers in West Africa.
Past Events
Community-Led Development Forum
2024-08-12
Public forum discussing community-led initiatives and impacts.
Public Interest Lawyer Networking Event
2024-07-15
Gathering of West African Public Interest Lawyers to strategize.
Advocacy Training Workshop
2024-06-05
Training for communities on advocacy and legal rights.
Upcoming Events
Annual Community Development Conference
2025-01-25
Conference focusing on community-led development strategies.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Community-Driven Development
Empowering communities to create and implement their own sustainable development plans.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
"The fellowship has empowered me to make significant changes within my community."
Margaret Afia Konadu
Sora Kaufman Fellow
"Participating in the ACA programs has greatly improved my advocacy skills."
Comfort Akosua Wiafe
Sora Kaufman Fellow
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
52
54
/100
Program Expense Ratio
96.66%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.09752
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.079
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 971.7K | 99.69% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 3.013K | 0.31% |
| Total Revenue | 974.7K | 100.00% |
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